MP's husband gives grim health update from hospital after 'car ramming'
The MP ‘rammed twice’ by a 4x4 has lost both of her legs following the ‘horrific’ incident, her husband has confirmed. Independent MP Dr Helen Haines was seriously injured when a Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 pinned her against a car on Monday afternoon, October 19. She was allegedly attacked by Brendan Nugent in Wangaratta, a small city in rural Australia she represented.
TL;DR
- Independent MP Dr. Helen Haines has lost both legs due to severe injuries sustained in a 'horrific' incident.
- She was allegedly rammed twice by a Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4, pinning her against a car.
- Dr. Haines' husband confirmed the amputations and stated she is alive and stable.
- Brendan Nugent, the alleged attacker, appeared in court charged with serious offenses and was remanded in custody.
- Bystanders intervened to stop the attack, with one barber hailed as a hero.
- The motive for the attack remains unclear, and police are continuing their investigation.
- The Nugent family stated Dr. Haines had been a friend for over 20 years and expressed devastation.